The majority of students in Suffolk County school districts were Hispanic in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Of the 61,410 students attending classes within Suffolk County school districts, 50.1% were Hispanic. Black students made up the second largest ethnic group among Suffolk County’s school districts, making up 22.7% of the student body.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students were also the most common ethnicity in Suffolk County school districts, representing 50.7% of the student body.
Boston Public Schools had the most diverse student body in the county, which included Black, Asian, Hispanic, white, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 0.3% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all school districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Suffolk County.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2023 report. The state allocates $22,913 per pupil, totaling $21.1 billion annually.
Taxpayers provide a significant portion of their income towards education, with state funding accounting for $9,210 per pupil and local funding providing $11,830 per pupil. The federal government contributes a relatively small amount.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Schools | Hispanic | 44.8% | 46,094 |
| Chelsea Public Schools | Hispanic | 89% | 6,094 |
| Revere Public Schools | Hispanic | 64.6% | 7,261 |
| Winthrop Public Schools | White | 92.8% | 1,961 |
